List of Lepidoptera that feed on grapevines

Grapevines (Vitis spp.) are used as food plants by the caterpillars of several Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths). These include:

Monophagous species which feed exclusively on Vitis:

Hepialidae
- Zenophassus schamyl

Polyphagous species which feed on Vitis among other plants:

Geometridae
- Peribatodes rhomboidaria (Willow Beauty) – Leaves
Hepialidae
- Endoclita signifer
- Zenophassus schamyl
Lymantriidae
- Euproctis chrysorrhoea (Brown-tail)
Noctuidae
- Agrotis segetum (Turnip Moth)
- Amphipyra tragopoginis (Mouse Moth)
- Euxoa nigricans (Garden Dart)
- Noctua pronuba (Large Yellow Underwing)
- Phlogophora meticulosa (Angle Shades)
- Xestia c-nigrum (Setaceous Hebrew Character)
Tortricidae
- "Cnephasia" jactatana (Black-lyre Leafroller Moth)
- Epiphyas postvittana (Light Brown Apple Moth)
- Eupoecilia ambiguella
- Lobesia botrana

External links

Caterpillar Hostplants Database

Viticulture

Biology and horticulture	Ampelography Annual growth cycle of grapevines Grape varieties Grapes Hybrid grapes International Grape Genome Program Ripening (Veraison) Rootstock Vineyard Vitis Vitis vinifera

Environmental variation	Climate categories Diurnal temperature variation Drainage Microclimate Regional climate levels Soil types Terroir Topography aspect elevation slope

Vineyard planting	Grapevine planting Propagation Row orientation Trellis design Vine training Yield

Vineyard management	Canopy Clos Coulure Erosion control Fertilizer Frost damage prevention Green harvest (Vendange verte) Integrated pest management Irrigation Klopotec Millerandage Pruning Weed control

Harvest	Brix Festivals Noble rot Ripeness Vintage Weather

Pests and diseases	Birds Black rot Botrytis bunch rot Dead arm Downy mildew Grapevine yellows Great French Wine Blight Lepidoptera Nematodes Phylloxera Pierce's disease Powdery mildew Uncinula necator Red spider mite Vine moth

Approaches and issues	Adaptive management Biodynamic wine Climate change Effects of climate change on wine production Environmental stewardship Organic farming Sustainable agriculture

See also	Glossary of viticulture terms Glossary of wine terms Glossary of winemaking terms Oenology Wine Winemaking

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